And with almost two decades of experience under her belt Jessica Hart, 31, has some advice for her younger fans.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph on Friday, the Victoria's Secret model told teenage girls not to grow up too quickly.

'Teenagers today seem way older than I was': With almost two decades of runway experience under her belt, model Jessica Hart (pictured) has told teenage girls not to grow up too quickly

'Teenagers today seem way older than I was. For me at 15 was probably what today is as a 10-year-old. Everyone is growing up so quickly and wearing things older than their age,' she told the publication.

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During the interview, the Seafolly model expressed concern about the influence social media is having on young girls' body image and sense of individuality.

Meanwhile, Jessica has made no secret of the pressures she faces as an 'older' woman working in the modelling industry, having recently told the Sydney Morning Herald she is surprised to still be working.

Pressure: Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, the Seafolly model also expressed concern about the influence social media is having on young girls' body image and sense of individuality

'So far I've been really lucky. I pinch myself that I am still in demand, so to speak. I'm just going with the flow and people are booking me, so that's good,' Jessica said.

'When I was 20 I couldn't have ever imagined being this successful at 30. I've been really lucky,' she continued.

'There are the young ones now, too, but there is still a lot for us ones around that are approaching the hill.'

Back in the day! Jessica found fame when she won the Dolly Magazine model competition in 2000. She later moved to New York City to pursue a career in fashion

Jessica found fame when she won the Dolly Magazine model competition in 2000. She later moved to New York City to pursue a career in fashion.

She is well known for her gap-toothed smile and has walked for Victoria Secret and posed for the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar.

Good genes appear to run in the family, as her jet-setting younger sister Ashley Hart has also been enjoying a fruitful modelling career.

Two peas in a pod! Good genes appear to run in the family, as her jet-setting younger sister Ashley Hart (right) has also been enjoying a fruitful modelling career